Tire pressure sensor Toyota RAV4
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Operating a vehicle with low or high tire pressure not only has a negative effect on driving dynamics and fuel consumption, but is also accompanied by a significant deterioration in vehicle handling and safety. Therefore, the Toyota RAV4 has special sensors that monitor the degree of tire inflation.
If the pressure deviates from the norm, the indicator on the instrument panel lights up. The driver is promptly informed about problems with the wheels, which allows timely action.
Installing the tire pressure sensor
Installation and initialization of tire pressure sensors on Toyota RAV 4 is carried out according to the step-by-step instructions below.
- Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling.
- Raise the side on which you plan to work.
- Remove Toyota RAV 4 wheel.
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the tire from the rim.
- Unscrew the existing valve or the old tire pressure sensor.
- Install the new pressure sensor in the mounting hole.
- Put the tire on the rim.
- Inflate the wheel.
- Check for air leaks through the sensor. Tighten the valve if necessary to remove them. It is important not to use excessive force.
- Install the wheel to the vehicle.
- Inflate tires to nominal pressure.
- Turn on the ignition. In this case, it is not necessary to start the power unit.
- Find the "SET" button under the steering wheel.
- Hold down the "SET" button for three seconds. At the same time, the indicator should start flashing.
- Drive about 50 km at a speed of more than 30 km/h.
Pressure sensor test
The pressure sensor in the normal state should react with a slight delay to a pressure deviation from the norm. Therefore, to check it, it is recommended to release a little air from the wheel. If after a short period of time the indicator on the instrument panel does not light up, then the problem is in the tire pressure monitoring system. It is also recommended to check the on-board computer for verification. There may be an error in your memory related to the sensors in the wheels.
Cost and part number for tire pressure sensors for Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV 4 uses original tire pressure sensors with part numbers 4260730040, 42607-30071, 4260742021, 42607-02031, 4260750011, 4260750010. Their price ranges from 2800 to 5500 rubles. In addition to branded counters, there are analogues from third-party manufacturers. The table below shows the main brands whose sensors perform well on vehicles.
Table - Toyota RAV4 tire pressure sensors
| The company | Catalog number | Estimated cost, rub |
|---|---|---|
| General Motors | 13348393 | 2400-3600 |
| WIDOW | S180211003Z | 1700-2000 |
| Mobiletron | TXS066 | 1200-2000 |
Required actions if the tire pressure sensor lights up
If the low tire pressure light is on, this does not always indicate a problem. False alarms are often caused by poor road surfaces or temperature fluctuations. Despite this, when a signal appears, it is forbidden to ignore it. It is important to inspect the wheels for damage. You also need to check the tire pressure. If it is below normal, then the wheels need to be pumped up.
A problem with the pressure sensor can be identified by visual inspection. Often on the Toyota RAV 4, a mechanical breakdown occurs in the case and the meter mount. In this case, it is not necessary to remove the tire from the rim to check it. Just turn the wheel and listen to the sound that comes out of it.
Reading the error log also allows you to find the cause of the low pressure indicator light. Based on the information received, corrective actions should be taken.
